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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,222.58, 70,811.28 and 27,506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,222.58, 70,811.28 and 27,506.76 is: 41,246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,222.58 : 70,811.28 = 27,506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,222.58/70,811.28 = 27,506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,222.58x = 70,811.28 × 27,506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,222.58x = 1,947,788,884.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,788,884.25/47,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,246.98

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